Press Release: Animal Transport: Commission steps up action to remedy shortcomings in application of EU rules

The European Commission has adopted a report on the implementation of existing EU legislation on the protection of animals during transport. The report finds major shortcomings in enforcement of the legislation by national authorities. The Commission concludes that improvements both in the legislation and in its enforcement by Member States are necessary. Various legislative initiatives for laying down clearer and more detailed rules are under way. Inspections by the Food and Veterinary Office to check enforcement at national level and infringement procedures against Member States who fail to implement the rules will be actively pursued. The report will be submitted to the Council of Ministers and to the European Parliament.

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